twist
UK/twist/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To turn or wind something by rotating its ends in opposite directions; to contort or bend out of shape
拧；扭；缠绕；歪曲
n.
A twisting movement or force; something formed by twisting; an unexpected change or development
扭转；扭曲；意外转折
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtwistother
=twist
Common Collocations
- 1.twist and turn蜿蜒曲折
- 2.plot twist情节转折
- 3.twist one's ankle扭伤脚踝
- 4.give a twist拧一下／扭一下
Example Sentences
- 1.
She twisted the wet towel tightly to wring out the water.
- 2.
The plot took an unexpected twist that surprised every viewer.
- 3.
He twisted his ankle badly during the morning jog.